Selah Gets Personal!

"The Yearbook isa 'Remembrance Book' Without it, so much can be forgotten With it,memories can be triggered. The Yearbook isabridgetothe past."

Editor-in-Chief Tony Mitchell

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When combined, these expressions become themeaning of "SELAH", a Hebrew word used when the Psalmist desired his readers to pause and contemplate what he was trying to communicate This, according to Editor-in-Chief Tony Mitchell,was what the SELAH staff desired their readers to do:to pause in the present,reflect upon the past, and consider what has transpired

A three year veteran of the staff, Mitchell outlined a new philosophy which directed the book's production this year "We wanted to make the book more personal,distinct,and contemporary," he said

"Pumping in more candid photographs, using direct quotes,and zooming in on specific individuals were the methods used to accomplish thefirst part of that," said Mitchell. Elaborating on the objective of making the book more defined, he explained, "We wanted to have a distinct personality, such as isfound in magazines." He noted the different characteristics which give each periodical it'sspecial style,and pointed out that the staff's efforts to follow this lead came in the form of incorporating unique graphic designs into certain sections.

To make the book more contemporary, they attempted to "talk about the events of now." Written portions of the book subsequently became more detailed "We wanted copy which would speak specifically about the eventsofthis particularyear- not copy thatreadslike every otheryear'scoverage," said Mitchell

Aside from the new philosophy, there were other factors which made the 1978 - 1979 SELAH staffunique There was a large influx of new staff members,and on thewhole, thisyear's group was more experienced than previous staffs.A new advisor was welcomed to the team -Lamar Keener, Director of Student Activities,had his firsttasteofyearbook production. "I've found thatthereis alot more toputting a yearbook together than most people know about," he said at year's end. "Now Ican really appreciate theefforts of a good staff."

A frazzled Gina Barrett bites her lip in concentration as she

SELAH STAFF: (front)Tim McCrory, Organizations Editor John Schlesinger, Underclassman Editor Melody Wanderaas, Student Life Editor Faith Welling, (second row) Russell Martin, Gina Barrett, Kim Curry, Pam Milner, Photography Editor Mike Waters, (third row) Chuck Boscaljon,

Brenda Flocco, Senior's Editor Pam Flowers, Kathy Frey, Karen Dixon Lauri Rice (back) Jim Snyder, Greg Palen, Academic Editor Sharon Mantzey, Sports Editor Kerry Nonnemocher, Jon Cooper, Editor-in-Chief Tony Mitchell, Advisor Lamar Keener